HBC

HBC is an 85.7-metre steel-hulled superyacht built by Abeking and Rasmussen in 2009 and substantially refitted in 2024, registered under the Cook Islands flag. Designed by Reymond Langton Design for her exterior and with interiors attributed jointly to Reymond Langton Design and Winch Design, she represents the considered, long-range end of the charter market — a vessel conceived for extended passages as much as coastal anchoring.

She is best suited to parties seeking a fully crewed, large-format charter experience across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. With capacity for 12 guests across 11 cabins and a professional crew of 28, the staff-to-guest ratio is among the most generous in the charter fleet, and the range of 6,690 nautical miles opens itineraries well beyond the standard seasonal circuits. HBC is available for charter across the Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, and the Caribbean including the Bahamas, Antigua, and Saint Martin, among others — making her versatile across both hemispheres. She is not the right choice for those seeking a smaller, more intimate vessel or a simpler passage-focused trip.

What sets HBC apart is the combination of Abeking and Rasmussen build quality — a yard with a long reputation for structural integrity and sea-keeping — with a guest programme that has been seriously considered. At-anchor and underway stabilizers reduce motion in open water and at rest, and the elevator provides practical access across decks for guests of all mobility levels. The 2024 refit has brought the interior and technical systems up to a current standard, extending the vessel's operational life and refreshing the guest-facing spaces.

Onboard life is anchored by a beach club with hydraulic swim platform, a swimming pool, deck jacuzzi, outdoor cinema, gym, and massage room. Water sports provision is comprehensive: waverunners, Seabobs, Jetsurfs, e-foils, kitesurf equipment, kayaks, paddleboards, water-skis, and scuba diving equipment are all carried. A floating pool and inflatable jet-ski dock extend the water-level offering further. The crew complement of 28 ensures that all departments — deck, interior, galley — operate with hotel-grade attentiveness. Tenders are accommodated in a dedicated garage with crane handling.

The provisional rating is based on available public data, reflecting acceptable standards across safety documentation, maintenance records, and operational protocols. As an independent authority, RightYacht provides owners and charterers with transparent, third-party evaluation — helping inform decisions beyond marketing materials alone.